Shimla to Munger
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Munger, Bihar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shimla to Munger
1443 km · ~31h 32m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 361Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 511Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 661Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 722Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 872Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1022Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1082Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1232Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1382Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shimla to Munger
1443 km · ~32h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km
~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070
- Change buses at a major city (around km 722)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Munger. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Munger
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km
~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070
- Arrive in Munger
Munger, Bihar
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shimla to Munger
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Sahibpur Kamal Jn for Munger.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 36h 8m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 35m wait
2 changes · 36h 8m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 6h 46m wait
2 changes · 39h 25m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Mohri — about 47m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Shimla to Munger: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Munger is about 1443 km by road, roughly 28.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1443 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,970 · Sedan ₹18,860 · SUV ₹24,680 · Innova / MUV ₹27,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,090
- Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,920 · First AC ₹4,070
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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